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† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E., undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS PRESENTATION  At the beginning of the service this morning the VBS kids will give the congregation a taste of all the wonderful things they learned this week at VBS.  After Sunday School, if any of the kids would like to use the slip and slide from the kick-off party, Doug S. is willing to get it going!

† THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING is scheduled for tonight at 7:00 pm.

† VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s VBS possible!  It takes a lot of help to put such a special event together and we really appreciate all the hard work.  A big thank you to Nicole B. and Diana B. for all the time put in organizing, decorating, and much more!  Also, a special thanks to Doug S. who got soaked with water balloons each night to help encourage our offering.  This year’s VBS offering was $387.00 which will be going to Watered Gardens, that’s a lot of beds!  What a wonderful and enjoyable week it was learning that GOD IS WITH US through life’s wild ride!

† TIM & HOPE MEHL  If you missed their presentation or are looking for information about Tim and Hope Mehl, who spoke about being missionaries/teachers in Taiwan, it is available on the round table in the narthex.

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to all those who took post-it notes of items needed for VBS, it is greatly appreciated!  Every note placed on the board was taken, how awesome.  It really helped keep costs down!

† REQUEST TO RECYCLE  When purchasing flowers for the altar it would be greatly appreciated if you would return your pots (even the plastic ones) to Diana E., or place them in the church office, so she can use them again.  Thanks for your help!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the   service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having difficulty hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E., undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL starts tonight and will go through Thursday, July 26.  It runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  Come and join us in learning and teaching that on life’s wild ride, Jesus is by our side!  Next Sunday, at the beginning of the service, the children will be sharing with us some of the songs they learned throughout the week.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY PRESENTATION  There will be a presentation about Stephen Ministry at the end of the service this morning.

† TIM & HOPE MEHL  If you missed their presentation or are looking for information about Tim and Hope Mehl, who spoke last Sunday about being missionaries/teachers in Taiwan, it is available on the round table in the narthex.

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to all those who took post-it notes of items needed for VBS, it is greatly appreciated!  Every note placed on the board was taken, how awesome.  If you haven’t returned your item please do so as soon as possible so that we know we have everything we need for the week!  Thanks again for the generous help and support.

† REQUEST TO RECYCLE  When purchasing flowers for the altar it would be greatly appreciated if you would return your pots (even the plastic ones) to Diana Endicott, or place them in the church office, so she can use them again.  Thanks for your help!

† WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP  The Women’s Fellowship Group will    be meeting every 4^th Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in the church  Fellowship Hall.  Any and all women are welcome to join us for brunch and fellowship time.  Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 28.  Please join us and feel free to invite others!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the   service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having difficulty hearing the service,   assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany G. and Stephen S. who were united in marriage yesterday, here at Good Shepherd.  We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.

† SPEAKING TO US TODAY  Tim and Hope Mehl will be traveling overseas this year to Concordia Middle School in Chiayi, Taiwan where they hope to serve Christ as teachers.  After the service today, they will talk a little bit about who they are, what they will be doing, and how you might support them in their work.

† NEW THIS SATURDAY  The VBS Kick-off party will be a little different this year.  We want everyone to come and join us for a potluck water fun party here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, July 21, at 4:00 pm!  The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.  There will be several fun/wet water activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to get wet if you want or just enjoy watching the kids have fun!  We hope to have everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  There a few items that haven’t been claimed.  If you’d like to help with these items please take a post-it note or two and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 22.  Thanks for your help!

† VBS HELP NEEDED  There is a work day scheduled this Saturday, July 21, at 9:00 am, to help make and set up decorations for VBS.  Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work.  If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.

† WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP  The Women’s Fellowship Group will    be meeting every 4^th Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in the church  Fellowship Hall.  Any and all women are welcome to join us for brunch and fellowship time.  Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 28.  Please join us and feel free to invite others!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  Please stop to check it out and see if there are items you would be willing to donate.  Take a post-it note or several and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 15, unless it is fresh fruit.  Fresh fruit can be returned on July 22.  Thanks for your help!

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Thank you to those who stopped to visit us at the fireworks stand.  It was a hot, but successful year! 

† VBS HELP NEEDED  Work days have been scheduled to help make and set up decorations for VBS.  The dates are Saturday, July 14 & 21 at 9:00 am.  Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work.  If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.

† NEW THIS YEAR  The VBS Kick-off party will be a little different this year.  We want everyone to come and join us for a potluck water fun party here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, July 21, at 4:00 pm!  The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.  There will be   several fun/wet water activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to get wet if you want or just enjoy watching the kids have fun!  We hope to have everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!

† WATERING AT THE CHURCH  GSLC is looking for youth and adults who would be willing to help with watering around the church grounds this summer.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Doug S.  It would be great to have a lot of people willing to help out so it isn’t so much work for any one person!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.